Mongol Interactions:
Trade
  • Mongols enhanced long distance trade
  • They secured trade routes which improved the safety of merchants
  • They maintained a courier system with relay stations that could travel nonstop throughout Mongol territiories
  • Interations led to the spread of Christianity to China and spread of other religions.

  • Nomadic people such as the Mongols were dependant on the commerce with settled agricutural socities.
  • Linked China and western Europe because of ability of individuals that traveled entire Eurasia.
  • Mongols had a strong time of communication with Europe so they could join forces to defeat the Muslims until Ilkhan(head guy Mongol) converted.
  • Most important allies were the Uighur Turks who lived on Oasis on silk roads.
Diplomatic Missions
Closely communicated and kept relations with other peoples through diplomats

Missionaries:
The safety of Mongol roads allowed missionaries to travel easily
Missionaries popularized Islam in central Asia

Resetlement:
Mongols chose to move skilled individuals to places that their work was needed more
These moved included artisans, educated peoples, and administrators
After conquering a city the Mongols would seperate those with specialized skills out and relocate them



  1. The Mongols and Eurasian integration
    1. The Mongols and trade
      1. Mongols worked to secure trade routes and ensure safety of merchants
      2. Elaborate courier network with relay stations
      3. Maintained good order for traveling merchants, ambassadors, and missionaries
    2. Diplomatic missions
      1. The four Mongol empires (Chagtai, Golden Horde, Great Khans, Persia) maintained close diplomatic communications
      2. Established diplomatic relations with Korea, Vietnam, India, Europe
    3. Resettlement
      1. Mongols needed skilled artisans and educated individuals from other places
      2. Often resettled them in different locations to provide services
      3. Uighur Turks served as clerks, secretaries, and administrators
      4. Arab and Persian Muslims also served Mongols far from their homelands
      5. Skilled artisans were often sent to Karakorum; became permanent resident
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